High Priest Runar
High Priest Runar
At the close of the second era there was a change in the world that was hard to place. The Aesir seemed more reserved and spoke more through prophets rather than personally speaking to mortals. This led to a time a of complete confusion. To help their people, the Aesir turned to their newest prophet High Priest Runar to calm the masses.
At the turn of the age, High Priest Runar taught the Norselands to prioritize what they already possess. Before this time, the Norse would focus on gaining new resources whether violently or through trade. Runar spread the word that while the Aesir still found that gaining wealth and proving strength is still glorious, taking count of what is already available is also important. Having a bigger farm is good, but efficiently using your current farmland is also important. Getting more iron for more weapons is good, but building better weapons with what you have is also good.
Runar's teachings made a large impact with the Norseland's settlements, but true change took centuries after Runar's death to fully take root in Norse society. Even in current times, there is still Viking cultures that make their living from attacking others and taking their resources.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Much of Runar's early life is lost to time, but it is known that he was raised in the temples of the Aesir. Eventually he was chosen to be a prophet and steadily rose the ranks of the clergy of the Aesir. As the voice of the Aesir when they became secluded, Runar was afforded a lot of privilege and respect. He traveled throughout the Norselands to spread the Aesir's message. He eventually grew old a passed away from natural causes. He is entombed in a place of honor underneath the High Temple of Odin. He is the only Norseman with an honorable tomb who did not die in battle.
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